Lexus NX300 Owner's Manual page 146

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4-1. Before driving
A Coupler
B Trailer ball
Before towing
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Check that the following conditions are
met:
● Ensure that your vehicle's tires are prop-
erly inflated. (→P.389)
Trailer tires are inflated according to the
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trailer manufacturer's recommendation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
All lights work each time you connect
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them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height
for the coupler on the trailer.
● The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and
check for improper tongue weight, over-
loading, worn suspension, or other possi-
ble causes.
The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
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● The rear view mirrors conform to all
applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install
rear view mirrors appropriate for towing
purposes.
AVS (adaptive variable suspension sys-
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tem) (if equipped)
The suspension can be switched for
improvement in driveability. (→P.238)
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Break-in schedule
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If your vehicle is new or equipped with any
new power train components (such as an
engine, transmission, differential or wheel
bearing), Lexus recommends that you do
not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been
driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over
500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.
However, for the next 500 miles (800 km),
drive the vehicle at a speed of less than 50
mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and
avoid full throttle acceleration.
Maintenance
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● If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will
require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. (See "Warranty
and Services Guide", "Owner's Manual
Supplement" or "Scheduled Mainte-
nance".)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing
ball and bracket after approximately 600
miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
If trailer sway occurs
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One or more factors (crosswinds, passing
vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer,
causing instability.
If trailer swaying occurs:
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• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer
straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by
turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal
immediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply
vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the
steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize.
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants
out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the
trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropri-
ate, if possible.